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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, September 8, 1975
Mayor Gibbs called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Bartlett, Coen, Shipley, Gibbs
Wieder (5:45 P.M.) Matney,(6:55 P.M.) Duke (7:20 P.M.)
Absent: None
YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Mrs. Margo Carlson and Mrs. Martha Newkirk, representatives of the 'Youth Service
Program were introduced to the Council and audience. Mrs. Carlson explained the
function of the voluntary program which is sponsored by University of California at
Irvine and is operated from the city's police department. Mrs. Newkirk then addressed
Council regarding the operation of the program and the services which are offered to
the community. She informed Council that she had distributed literature detailing
the program.
The Council thanked Mrs. Carlson and Mrs. Newkirk for their informative presentation.
HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL PRESENTATION - YOUTH CRISIS FOSTER FAMILY PROGRAM
Mr. Pat Downey, Chairman of the Huntington Beach Human Resources Council, addressed
Council regardingtheir organization's proposal for a Youth Crisis Foster Family
Program. He spoke regarding the purpose of such a program and the manner in which it
could be implemented. He informed Council that city funding was not required but
that city approval was requested. The Police Chief then addressed Council regarding
the program.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder to approve the par-
ticipation by the City in said Youth Crisis Program as recommended by the Huntington
Beach Human Resources C(,'ncil. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Duke
CALL INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AS A COMMITTEE -OF -THE -WHOLE
Mayor Gibbs called an informal meeting of the City Council as a Committee--of-the-Whole
for the purpose of viewing a film distributed by the National League of Cities.
RFCESS
Mayor Gibbs called a recess of the Council at 5:30 P.M.
RECONVENE
The evening portion of the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was
reconvened by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M. "'�
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The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber.
The Invocation was given by Reverend David Humphrey - Community Bible Church.
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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES - RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Gibbs presented plaques to Mr. Darrel Carter and Mr. James Curran in appreci-
ation for their services on the Recreation and Parks Commission from June, 1969 to
June, 1975.
PROCLAMATION - 'CONSTITUTION WEEK' - SEPTEMBER 17-23, 1975
Mayor Gibbs read a Proclamation designating the week of September 17-23, 1975, as
'Constitution Week' in the City of Huntington Beach. Mrs. Anne K. Cox, representative
of the Clara Barton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, accepted the
proclamation.
CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION - AL MADDALENA - H B HIGH SCHOOL
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Commendation to Mr. Al Maddalena, drama teacher,
Huntington Beach High School, in appreciation of the students' performance of 'Jesus
Christ Superstar' at the Civic Center.
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APPRECIATION FOR ASSISTANCE EXPRESSED
Mrs. Mary Rolson expressed her appreciation to the Council and to Mayor Gibbs, Councilwoman
Wieder and Councilman Matney in particular, for their assistance in attempting to locate
the dog which had bitten her son.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED)
At the request of Councilman Matney the items pertaining to the Council Legislative
Analysis Committee recommendations and transfers from the Civic Improvement and Revenue
Sharing Funds were deleted from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 18,
1975, regular meeting of August 18, 1975, adjourned regular meeting of August 25,
1975, as corrected, with Councilman Matney abstaining, and regular meeting of September 2,
1975, as written and on file ;in the Office of the City Clerk.
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DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT�8471 - SHAFFER & HERMANSEN - Accepted improvements
dedicated for public use in Tract No. 8471, located'on the west side of Florida Street,
north of Garfield Avenue; authorized the release of the faithful performance portion
of the improvement bond only, the monument bond and termination of the Subdivision
Agreement and directed the Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify
the bonding company.
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TEMPORARY DEBRIS STORAGE AGREEMENT - H B COMPANY - APPROVED - Approved an agreement
between the City and the Huntington Beach Company allowing the City to use certain
Huntington Beach Company property in the Townlot area for the temporary storage of
debris from the City's daily street sweeping operation and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS AGREEMENT - APPROVED - Approved an agreement between the
City and the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the continued provision
by the city of police officers to teach and counsel students for the 1975-76 school
year, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - THIRD PUMPING UNIT - CC-348 - Accepted work on the installation
af:the;Ahird pumping unit in the Newland Storm Drain Station, completed by Protocon,
Inc., for a final contract amount of $16,975 and directed the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder upon receipt of the required
guarantee bond.
COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
The Clerk presented a communication from the City Council Legislative Analysis
Committee containing its recommendations for Council action on certain state legislation
Discussion was held by Council.
On motion by Gibbs, Council opposed Assembly Bill 816 to establish painting`standards
to be enforced by local government and supported in principle Senate Bill 1282"recom-
mending that drunk driving fees for chemical analysis be passed on to those convicted
of such offense, with the request that an amendment be made to insure that local
entities receive f4ir share. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Gibbs, Council opposed Senate Bill 100 to allow an increase in gasoline
taxes, unless amended to allow a one cent increase to be allocated to local government.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Matney
ABSENT: None
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TRANSFERS FROM CIVIC IMPROVEMENT & REVENUE SHARING FUNDS - DEFERRED
The Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator recommending approval
of transfers from the Civic Improvement Fund to the General Fund and transfers
from Revenue Sharing Fund to the General Fund necessary to balance the 1974-75 budget.
Councilman Matney stated the reasons for his opposition to the transfer of funds,
and discussion was held between the Council, City Administrator and Finance Director.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to refer the matter of transfer of said
funds to the City Attorney and the Huntington Beach Economic Advisory Commission
for recommendation.
Mr. Ivan Marks, representative of the
addressed Council regarding the matter
Mr. Marks, Council and staff.
Huntington Beach Economic Advisory Commission,
and considerable discussion was held between
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Following discussion it was determined that the vote would be taken on the motion as
divided.
The vote on the portion of the motion to refer the matter of the transfers of funds
ko the Huntington Beach Economic Advisory Commission for recommendation and report
was as follows:
AYES: Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: Bartlett, Duke
ABSENT: None
The vote on the portion of the motion to refer the matter of the transfers of funds
to the City Attorney's office for report at the September 15, 1975 meeting was as
follows:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO 2009 - SUNSET HEIGHTS MORATORIUM - ADOPTED
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
proposed Emergency Ordinance No. 2009 - "AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE SUNSET HEIGHTS
DISTRICT OF HUNTINGTON }TEACH."
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting
had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to
said proposed ordinance.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mr. F. A. Gallo, owner of 9 lots in the area, addressed Council regarding the diffi-
culities he has experienced in obtaining a building permit in this area.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council, staff and Mr. Gallo.
Mr. Ed Dahlke, owner of property in the area, addressed Council regarding his efforts
to secure a building permit in this area and discussion was held between the Council,
staff and Mr. Dahlke.
Mr. R. E. Williams, owner of 16 lots in the area, addressed Council and presented
reasons why he opposed the proposed ordinance.
The Planning Director presented a review of the matter for Council's information.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no further
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
Councilman Coen commented on the condition that had been discovered on the tract
map in the area and which had created a serious problem.
Following a reading by the Clerk of Emergency Ordinance No. 2009 in full, a motion
was made by Councilman Duke to adopt said Ordinance. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
PNOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The Mayor referred Mr. Dahlke and Mr. Williams to the Planning.Director for.further
consideration of their problems.
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 74-05 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2010 - FIRST READING
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
a petition for a change of zone on approximately 65.9 acres of land from R2-PD-14
Medium Density Residential District - Planned Development (14 units per acre) and
C4 Highway Commercial District to R1 Low Density Residential District, on property
located approximately 1500 feet southwesterly of the intersection of Talbert Avenue
and Edwards Street.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication
and posting had been met and that she had received no commmnications or written
protests to Zone Case No. 74-05 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning
Commission.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Councilman Matney requested and was granted permission to abstain from consideration
of the matter, and vacated his chair.
Mr. Gordon Offstein, resident, addressed Council in opposition to the .proposed
zone change -as he believed it was a loss of industrial zoning to the City.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the planning Commission's reasons for
recommending approval of the proposed zone change.
Mr. George Stringer, representing the applicant, Signal Bolsa.Corporation, addressed
Council in favor of the proposed zone change.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no further
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Bartlett, Council adopted Environmental Impact Report No. 74-4 and
approved Zone Case No. 74-05 by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSTAIN.: Matney
ABSENT: None
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2010 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE. BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1500 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF TALBERT AVENUE
AND EDWARDS STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 74-5)."
On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2011 by the
following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Matney
ABSENT: None
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 75-05 - APPROVED - Oi?D NO 2011 - FIRST READING
Mayor Gabbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a
petition for a change of zone from CF-E (Community Facility -Educational District) to
Rl (Low Density Residential District). The subject property is located north of
Yorktown Avenue and west of Magnolia Street and consists of approximately 50 acres
of land.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publica-
tion and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written
protests to said zone case or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning
Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons
for recommending approval of Zone Case No. 75-05.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mr. George R. Putnam, representing S & S Construction, the, applicant, addressed
Council in favor of the proposed zone change.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Duke, Council adopted Negative Declaration No. 75-49 and approved
Zone Case No. 75-05. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Clerk, was directed to give Ordinance No. 2011 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED NORTH OF YORKTOWN AVENUE AND WEST OF MAGNOLIA STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 75-05).
On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2011 by the
following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 75-06 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2012 - FIRST READING
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a
petition for a change of zone from CF-E(Community Facility -Educational District)
to Rl (Low Density Residential District) on property located 352 feet west of Brook-
hurst Street and approximately 690 feet north of Banning Avenue and consisting of
approximately 8 acres of land.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication
and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written
protests to Zone Case 75-06 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning
Commission. +i
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The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons
c.,fk�rrecommending approval of Zone Case 75-06.
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Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mr. George Putnam, representing S & S Construction Company, applicant, addressed
Council in favor of the proposed zone change.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Duke, Council adopted Negative Declaration No. 75-50 and approved
Zone Case No. 75-06. The motion was passed by the following vote.
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 2012 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HUNTIN GTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING
SIECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
352 FEET WEST OF BROOKHURST STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 690 FEET NORTH OF BANNING
AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 75-06)."
On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2012 by the
following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 75-07 .. APPROVED - ORD NO 2013 - FIRST READING
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a
petition for a change of zone from R5 (Office -Professional) to R2-PD-10 (Medium
Density Residential-Plannned Residential Development - 10 units per gross acre)
on property located on the east side of Delaware Street 430 feet south of Adams
Avenue and consisting of approximately 2.8 acres of land. The Clerk informed Council
that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met
and that she had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case No.
75-07 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons
for recommending approval of Zone Case No. 75-07.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mr. Kae A. Ewing, owner of the subject property, addressed Council in favor of
the proposed zone change.,
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Duke, Council adopted Negative Declaration No. 75-52 by the following
vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Caen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2013 a reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DELAWARE STREET 430 FEET SOUTH OF ADAMS AVENUE (ZONE
CASE NO. 75-07) ."
On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2013 by the
following vote:
AYES; Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
At the request of Councilwoman Wieder, Resolution No. 4129 pertaining to agreements
between the City and the State of California Department of highway Patrol was re-
moved from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
On motion by Duke, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution No. 4128, 4130 and
4131 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RES NO 4128 - ADOPTED - DEDICATION OF EASEMENT - PORTION OF WARNER AVENUE
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DEDICATING AN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION
OF WARNER AVENUE FOR STREET AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES."
RES NO 4130 - ADOPTED - CONTRACT - ORANGE COUNTY NARCOTICS INDEX GRANT
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE CONTRACT TO PARTICIPATE IN COUNTY -WIDE
PROJECT FOR THE CONTROL OF DANGEROUS DRUGS (ORANGE COUl-Tv NARCOTIC INDEX GRANT)."
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RES NO 4131 - ADOPTED - REQUESTS SCAG TO PROVIDE FAU FUNDS - BICYCLE TRAILS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OP THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SLAG) TO PROVIDE FAU FUNDS IN THE
SUM OF $58,000 FOR PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF BICYCLE TRAILS ON INDIANAPOLIS AVENUE,
EDINGER AVENUE AND SPRINGDALE STREET."
RESOLUTION NO 4129 - ADOPTED - AGRMT - POLICE DEPT & CALIF DEPT OF HIGHWAY PATROL
The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4129 for consideration by Council.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE TRAINING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY PATROL."
Councilwoman Wieder requested clarification relative to the provisions of said
resolution and Chief Robitai.11e reported on the matter. The Clerk was directed to
read Resolution No. 4129 by title.
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On motion by Wieder, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4129 and
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATION OF PLARUE FROM LORD MAYOR OF LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
Mrs. Lynn Bolding, city resident and 'White Capper' member, who had just returned
from a visit to England, presented the Mayor and City Council with a plaque from
the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, England.
JOINT MEETING BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL & H B ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL COMMISSION SCHEDULED
Mr. Robert Baker, Chairman of the Huntington Beach Animal Care and Control Commission,
addressed Council regarding the need to improve the channel of communications between
the Commission and City Council.
Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Baker and it was determined that
a joint meeting between the. City Council and the Huntington Beach Animal Care and
Control Commission would be held during an adjourned Council meeting to be scheduled
at 5:30 P.M., on Monday, September 15, 1975.
RE VEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - ELEANOR PAGE
Mrs. Eleanor Page, representing the Citizens Committee For Shelter Improvement,
addressed Council regarding the study they are conducting relative to animal shelter
for the City.
The Council advised Mrs. Page that the Huntington Beach Animal Care and Control
Commission would be conducting a public hearing for the purpose of evaluating the
animal control services in the City and that her presentation would be appropriate
at this meeting.
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REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - DEAN ALBRIGHT
Mr. Dean Albright, City resident, addressed Council regarding animal control in
the city, and was also advised that his information could best be presented at
the public hearing on September 16, 1975.
RERUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - JORDAN VAN THIEL
Mr. Jordan Van Thiel, addressed Council and stated that he was a representative
of the Council on Aging and that he had prepared a communication which represented a
minority report, regarding the Council On Aging and City Administration. He pre-
sented the report to Council and spoke regarding what he believed should be the
role of the City Council in government.
M2UEST TO ADDRESS -COUNCIL - MICHAEL RODGERS
Mr. Michael Rodgers, Chairman of the Huntington Beach Council on Aging, addressed
Council and stated that he had no knowledge of the concerns expressed by Mr. Van
Thiel and that he believed the Council on Aging was very happy with the assistance
and cooperation they had received from the City Council and staff.
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RE VEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL . MAX MOORE 5
Mr. Max Moore, resident of the city, addressed Council in support of the statementli.., 431
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ME VEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - ROLAND CIARK
Mr. Roland Clark, operator of the Town and Country Spa, City, addressed Council
regarding proposed Ordinance No. 2007, pertaining to suspension of permits, which
had boen continued indefinitely at the August 16, 1975 meeting. He requested that
h4 be notified if the proposed ordinance should be reconsidered.
ItLCREATION & PARKS COMMISSION - COAST COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Recreation and Parks
transmitting a letter from R. Dudley Boyce, President of Goldenwest College,
recommending the appointment of Mr. Raul Duarte as the Coast College representative
to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
In response to a question by Council the City Adminstrator stated that Mr. Duarte
was a resident of the City of Huntington Beach.
On motion by Shipley, Council approved the appointment of Mr. Raul Duarte as the
Coast College representative to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term to
expire June 30, 1976. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2008 by
title waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORD NO 2008 - ADOPTED - TEMPORARY & SEASONAL PARKING LOTS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING 'THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9730.28, AND ADDING SECTION_.9730.28.1 PERTAINING
TO TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL PARKING LOTS."
COMMUNICATION - SERVICE STATION STANDARDS - ORD 1984 - REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tree Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Forrest C. Thompson requesting a review
of Sections 9481.4 and 9481.5 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code pertaining to
service station standards.
Councilman Bartlett requested and was granted permission to abstain from considera-
tion of the matter due to a possible conflict of interest.
At the July 14, 1975 Council meeting, Council took action to defer reconsideration of
proposed Ordinance No. 1984 until such time as a full Council was present.
The Director of Building and Community Development addressed Council regarding
the sections of the present ordinance referred to by Mr. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson addressed Council regarding the reasons -he believed certain standards
required of service stations by the city were unreasonable and were detrimental to
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Mr. Skip Murray, service station owner, addressed Council and stated reasons why
he opposed provisions of the code relative to service station standards and requested
that revisions be made.
The Planning Director reported on the matter, stating that proposed Ordinance No.
1984 was scheduled for reconsideration. He recommended that the independent oil
servicestation owners be invited to a study session of the Planning Commission
to review the matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney, that proposed Ordinance No. 1984 be referred
back to the Planning Commission for further consideration and that the independent
service station operators be included in the review of said matter. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Bartlett
ABSENT: None
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BOYS' CLUB PURCHASE OF PARK PROPERTY - REFUND AUTHORIZED - (CA 75-54)
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator transmitting a letter
from the Boys' Club requesting cancellation of an agreement dated June 2, 1970 for
purchase of land at Springdale Street and Heil Avenue (Chris Carr Park) and requesting
a refund of the annual payments.
On motion by Duke, Council approved the recommendation of the City Administrator and
authorized the cancellation of the agreement between the City and the Boys' Club of
Huntington Beach.dated June 2, 1970 for the purchase of park property at Springdale
Street and Heil Avenue and a reimbursement in the amount of $3,000 representing the
total amount paid to the City toward said purchase. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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PROPOSED CONSULTANT'S AGRMT NO 2 - SAN DIEGO FREEWAY GFF-RAMP -.DEFERRED
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a communication
from the Director of Public Works recommending that the city enter into a second
agreement with Don Frischer and Associates relative to the Beach Boulevard interchange
at the San Diego Freeway.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council and Director of Public works
regarding various aspects of the proposed agreement and it was determined that the
Director of Public Works and City Administrator would report further on the matter
at the September 15, 1975 Council meeting.
CALIFORNIA ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT - PROVISIONS
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies
of a communication dated September 4, 1975, from Darrel L. Cahoon, Chief Animal
Control Officer, to the President of California Animal Control regarding the enforce-
ment of Modification No. 1 to the agreement between said firm and City. .
It was determined by Council that this matter would be discussed at the joint meeting
between the Council and Huntington Beach Animal Care and Control Co4"sion to be
held at 5:30 P.M. on September 15, 1975. 433
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POLICE DEPT COMMUNICATION REGARDING SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT DETAIL
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies
of a communication dated September 4, 1975 sent by Chief Robitaille to Mr. K.
Dale Hush regarding the Special Enforcement Detail of the Police Department.
VTN PR2SENTATION - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
The City Administrator informed Council that a meeting would be held on September 10,
1975, between VTN and the downtown property owners relative to the proposed downtown
redevelopment plan.
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SHERATON BEACH INN TITLE SEARCH - `DRIFTWOOD LEASE
Councilwoman Wieder requested clarification regarding the staff's recommendation
that a title search be made of the Sheraton Beach Inn, and the Director of Harbors,
Beaches and Development reported on the matter.
Fallowing discussion, Councilman Matney requested that the Mayor direct the City
Administrator to give the City Internal Auditor the assistance that he needs to
complete the audit of the Sheraton Beach Inn for submission to Council and to au-
thorize the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development to continue the title
search to determine the City's position relative to the Driftwood lease.
STATUS OF ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
Councilwoman Wieder requested information as to the status of the insurance coverage
for Adventure Playground and was informed that a proposal had recently been sub-
mitted.
The Council requested that they be provided with copies of said proposal.
APPOINTMENT OF H B CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE TO OCTD COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Councilman Duke recommended that the Council request the Huntington Beach Chamber
of Commerce to appoint one of its members to serve as a representative to the orange
County Transit District Council Committee.
As Mr, Ralph Kiser, Executive Manager of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce,
was present at the meeting, Mayor Gibbs requested that he inform the Chamber of
the city's request.
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL LIBRARY -.'HOURS OF OPERATION
Councilman Duke reported that many residents had informed him of their pleasure with
the new central library, however they had expressed the desire that the library be
open on Sunday.
On motion by Duke, Council recommended that the Library Board investigate the matter
of keeping the Huntington Central Library open on Sundays, and that if there is i
a close cost factor that consideration be given to closing the library on Mondays
or Tuesdays when the use factor is not so great. The motion was passed by the
following. vote:
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AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
:,:fiaSENT: None 4aA
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AIYVENTURE PLAYGROUND - REPORT REQUESTED
Councilman Coen stated his concerns regarding recent changes made at Adventure
Playground and spoke regarding the insurance premium and the possibility of limiting
the use of the facility to summertime only as he did not believe the facility,
following its restructure, warranted the premium.
On motion by Coen, Council requested that the Recreation and Parks Commission inves-
tigate keeping Adventure Playground open only during the summertime; determine
the costs of the insurance premium and that a report be submitted_ relative to the
issues raised by Councilman Coen within 30 days. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DRIFTOOOD, LEASE - AUDIT AND REPORT REQUESTED
A motion was made by Councilman Matney that the Director of Harbors, Beaches and
Development and the City Auditor, supply Council with a complete report on the
Sheraton Beach Inn lease; that the City Administrator provide them with the resources
to complete said audit and report and that said matter be scheduled for the October 6,
1975 Council Agenda. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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COMMUNICATION - SURFSIDE ASSOCIATION NO. 1 - WATER PROBLEM
Councilman Matney reported that the Council had received a letter from the Surfside
Association No. 1 regarding a high ground water problem in their area.
The Director of Public Works reported that this matter was being investigated by his
department, the orange County Flood Control District Water Pollution Control Department
and the Orange County Water District, and that a raport would be presented to Council
on September 15, 1975.
JORDAN VAN THIEL - MINORITY REPORT - SENIOR CITIZENS
Councilman Matney spoke regarding the concerns stated by Mr. Jordan Van Thiel earlier
in the meeting.
COMMUNICATION - SANTA ANA RIVER SANTIAGb CREEK GREENBELT COMMISSION
Councilman Shipley brought CounciV s attention to a communication dated August 20,
1975, from Mr. R. G. Sneegas, Chairman of the Santa Ana River/Santiago Creek Greenbelt
Commission requesting that Council recognize the offer of support for the Greenbelt
Program by the Anaheim Ikettes Chapter of the Izaak Walton League.
On motion by Shipley, Council recognized and accepted the Anaheim Ikettes offer
of support for the Greenbelt Program and:authorized:-staff to cooperate with the members
in their efforts to make the program a success. The 'motion was passed by the fol-
lowing vote
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None 435
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POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENDED - BICYCLE SAFETY UNIT
Councilwoman Wieder commended Police Chief Robitaille's Bicycle Safety Unit relative
to the report submitted which reflected that no bicycle.fatalities had occurred in
the past two years.
FEUEItAL PROPOSALS FOR OFFSHORE OIL DEVELOPMENT - LITIGATION COSTS AUTHORIZED
Councilwoman Wieder informed Council that the Council on Local Governments Concerned
with Federal Proposals for Offshore Oil Development had requested the participating
cities to join in a lawsuit against the Department of Interior to require that the
Southern California leasing program be deferred until preliminary steps have been
taken to insure the safety and environmental security of such an endeavor. She
stated that the city's prorata share of the legal expenses would be $500.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that the City of Huntington Beach join with
the Council of Local Governments Concerned with Federal Proposals for Offshore Oil
Development, led by the City of Los Angeles, in enjoining the Department of Interior
from proceeding with the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program and that $500 be
expended from the Contingency Fund for the City's share of litigation costs.
Councilman Matney stated that he was opposed to the city's share of legal expenses
being derived from the Contingency Fund.
Following discussion, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES; Matney
ABSENT. None
ORDINANCE NO 2007 -- FIRST READING _ AMENDS CODE - TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PERMIT
Following discussion by Council, Mayor Gibbs stated that proposed Ordinance No.'�
2007, pertaining to temporary suspension of permit, which at the August 18, 1975
Council meeting had been continued indefinitely, would at this time be reconsidered
by Council.
The Police Chief informed Council that they had been provided with his memorandum
dated August 28, 1975 regarding the matter.
Mt, Roland Clark, operator of Town and Country Spa, City, addressed Council and
stated that if the matter were to be reconsidered by Council he would like an op-
portunity to present his views. Discussion was held between Mr. Clark and Council.
The Police Chief reported on the intent -of the proposed ordinance.
Discussion was held between the Council and City Attorney regarding the provisions
of the code and it was determined to include the right of appeal to Council in the
proposed ordinance.
The City Attorney read the following wording for inclusion within the ordinance,
"The action of the City Administrator in temporarily suspending a permit under this
section is appealable by the permittee to the City Council. Such appeal must be
taken in writing within ten (10) days after notice is given by the City Administrator
to the permittee of such suspension. The City Council may sustain, overrule or
modify the administrator's order of suspension."
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The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2007 a first reading by title -- "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 5.24.075, PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY SUSPENSION -OF
PERMIT."
On motion by Wieder, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2007 by the
following vote:
AXES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
Mayor Gibbs called an Executive Session of the Council for the purpose of discussing
pending personnel and/or litigation matters.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council, excused the Clerk from the meeting and
appointed Councilman Shipley to act as acting City Clerk at such time as Council is
reconvened.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Shipley, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council'of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, September 15, 1975 at 5:30 P.M. in
the Council Chamber. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Alicia M. Wentworth Norma Brandel Gibbs
City Clerk Mayor
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